Mastering Blangonga: Strategies for Monster Hunter Wilds

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If you’re not out there battling dragons or Wyverns in *Monster Hunter*, you’re likely going toe-to-toe with some sort of ape. From Rajang to Garangolm and Ajarakan, there’s no shortage of primates to take on. Fortunately, *Monster Hunter Wilds* brings back one of the classic fighters that has been missing in recent titles.

Making its comeback since *Monster Hunter Generations*, Blangonga is a fanged ape that thrives in icy habitats. In *Wilds*, you’ll find them in the Iceshard Cliffs. What sets Blangonga apart from other big monsters is their reliance on a pack of smaller creatures for assistance. This makes for a distinctive battle and a much-appreciated revival. Here’s a guide to defeating them with ease.

Blangonga – Strengths and Weaknesses

Even though Blangonga is a late-game adversary, it’s surprisingly modest in size, not much bigger than the hunter. This allows for incredible speed, making them a tricky opponent as they can attack quickly, maneuver easily, and reposition themselves in the blink of an eye.

This mobility can complicate targeting specific areas, especially with larger weapons like the Charge Blade. Let’s take a closer look at their strengths and weaknesses before diving into a strategy for defeating them:

Weak Point – Rear
Elemental/Ailment Weaknesses – Fire, all ailments.
Elemental/Ailment Strengths – Ice, dragon.
Best Weapon Damage – Uniform across all weapon types.

As you might expect due to their wintry nature, Blangonga is particularly vulnerable to fire. Notably, they are not resistant to any status ailments, meaning any status effect is equally effective against them. While there’s no one-size-fits-all strategy, just about anything can work.

When facing Blangonga, aim for two key areas: their rear, which is the most vulnerable part of their body, and the fangs on their face. Destroying either will decrease their control over their pack, making the fight significantly simpler.

Best Equipment to Fight Blangonga

Given that Blangonga is an ice-elemental beast, it makes sense to equip yourself with gear that offers solid Ice Resistance. The Hirabami set stands out with the highest Ice Resistance available, and it’s fairly easy to craft thanks to the accessibility of hunting Hirabami.

However, since Blangonga has a breath attack that can inflict Frostblight, which immobilizes you long enough for them to unleash some heavy hits, consider using the Jin Dahaad set. While not as ice-resistant as Hirabami, it effectively reduces the duration of Frostblight, making it a smart choice if you find yourself frequently frozen.

Any weapon can be effective, provided you steer clear of those with Ice or Dragon elements. Given Blangonga’s vulnerability to status ailments, weapons that inflict those can also work well. Notable fire weapons include those from the Nu Udra and Rathalos trees.

Blangonga – Fight Breakdown and Moves

Blangonga is a fast-moving monster that feels right at home in the snowy Iceshard Cliffs. While they might be adaptable to other environments, they have moves that leverage the snowy terrain here. Their kit is not overly complex, primarily featuring their ability to command smaller creatures as long as their fangs are intact.

Here’s a summary of their moves:

Move	Description	Counter
Ice Breath	Blangonga breathes ice in an arc before them for a few seconds, potentially inflicting Iceblight.	This attack isn’t very powerful and can easily be blocked. You can also sidestep to their sides and hit them while they’re occupied.
Rushing Leap	They will jump in place for a moment before lunging toward you, covering a great distance.	Dodge to the side and quickly follow after them as they recover from the jump to land some hits.
Arm Swipe/Punch	Blangonga winds up and strikes with either arm, capable of chaining punches and swipes.	Blocking is effective here, which may lead to a Power Clash. Dodging sideways also works well.
Snow Upheaval	They dig into the snow and toss it forward.	This wide-range attack is best evaded by maintaining distance when they begin to dig.
Backwards Kick	If you’re behind Blangonga, they will kick backward to knock you over and may leap back.	This can be blocked easily and avoided by not staying behind them for too long.
Dig	Blangonga will bury themselves in the snow and launch out again near a hunter.	Using lock-on helps track their movements during this attack.

While Blangonga isn’t overly complicated, their mobility does keep things lively. Slower weapons may struggle against them, so focus on blocking with heavier weapons and staying agile with lighter ones.

Blangonga – Drops and Materials

Blangonga’s material drops are fairly standard. Despite their long, bushy tail, they don’t have any parts that can be severed, but breaking their fangs has gameplay significance and guarantees a drop of that specific material. It’s beneficial to target as many wounds as you can to increase your chances of gathering more materials.

Material	Where It Can Be Acquired
Blangonga Fang+	Broken Part (Head x2), Carving, Target Reward
Blangonga Pelt+	Wound Destroyed, Carving, Target Reward
Blangonga Tail	Broken Part (Tail), Carving, Target Reward
Blangonga Whisker	Target Reward, Carving
Blangonga Certificate S	Target Reward
Beast Gem	Target Reward, Carving

Aside from the Pelt and Beast Gem, all items have the same drop rate from both carving and target rewards.

As a high-rank monster, Blangonga lacks low-rank materials despite the ‘+’ in many of its drops. The Beast Gem is among the rarest drops you’ll find, and while it appears in other Beast monsters, it is not exclusive to Blangonga. It’s a tough item to snag, but since Blangonga is a relatively straightforward hunt, it simplifies the farming process for the Beast Gem compared to tougher opponents.